Josh Render
Josh Render is a UK-based staff writer at Tom's Guides covering news and features focusing primarily on mobile phones and their workings. Josh has been around phones for many years, having worked in a few different second-hand retailers. He knows the ins and outs of most phones, including how to repair many of them. Meanwhile, he has worked as a freelance journalist for several publications which range over a bunch of different tech aspects. Josh is also a fan of pairing people with the right tech and helping people understand the more nuanced aspects of their latest purchases. Outside of phones Josh is a fan of video games, novels, and Warhammer and has worked around all three to some degree.
Josh has a degree in Film Production from the University of Central Lancashire and has worked for publications such as GameGrin and CBR as well as a few smaller independent outfits. He is often found trying to pain models, completing levels, reading books, or figuring out the next best gaming app to invest his time in.
Latest articles by Josh Render
The Google Pixel 8 Pro's Video Boost feature just got a welcome upgrade
By Josh Render published
A recently discovered UI tweak has appeared to make selecting video boost for night shooting much simpler and cleaner.
OnePlus Open just got a new update that brings major improvements
By Josh Render published
The OnePlus Open had a lot to like, and it seems like it is only going to get better over the coming months.
OnePlus 12R specs just leaked — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has given us some more information on the OnePlus 12R specs before the reveal in January. Does this affordable smartphone have the specs that will attract shoppers?
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra images just leaked from every angle — here’s your best view yet
By Josh Render published
An entire gallery of Samsung Galaxy S24 renders has appeared, adding to wealth of information we have about the upcoming flagship phones.
Google Pixel 8 Pro just got a camera feature that’s been missing since Pixel 5
By Josh Render published
Google has seemingly returned a long-missing feature to the Pixel Pro 8. However, this blast from the past might be nothing more than a test of AI capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S24 tipped to retain S23 camera sensor — and that’s disappointing
By Josh Render published
A known tipster has indicated that Samsung will aim to reuse the S23 sensor in both the S24 and S25.
iOS 17.2 gives iPhone users more security while driving — but only if you’re with Verizon
By Josh Render published
Verizon has joined AAA in Apple's satellite coverage plan, offering more protection for drivers across the U.S.
Asus is releasing its own mobile game controller — but can it dethrone the Backbone One?
By Josh Render published
Leaks have supposedly revealed the next Asus ROG controller, but how does it compare to the other options on the market?
Looking get into Warhammer — these are the 6 sets you should buy first
By Josh Render published
Knowing where to start with Warhammer is one of the more difficult parts of the hobby. However, there are a few kits that make this choice easier.
Big Samsung Galaxy S24 leak just revealed a ton of AI photo and video upgrades
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy S24 could see some major AI improvements to its photo and video abilities, new leaks report.
I tried Apple’s Journal app for a week — here’s what I found
By Josh Render published
The Journal App came out with iOS 17.2 and I have been using it. Here are my experiences for the last week.
Nothing’s next phone has been leaked, and its stats are surprising
By Josh Render published
The Nothing Phone (2a) has seen an apparent leak on X, including some of the specifics. However, the reported stats just raise some more questions.
Asus ROG Phone 8 leak just gave us everything we need to know about this gaming powerhouse — and we couldn't be more excited
By Josh Render published
The Asus ROG Phone 8 has seen a massive leak that reveals most of the phone's apparent details. However, it does raise some questions too.
ROG Phone 8 revealed — here's what to expect from Asus' next monster gaming phone
By Josh Render published
Asus has given us our first clues about changes for the next generation of Asus ROG Phone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cameras just leaked — including a big telephoto upgrade
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has shown the new camera layout for the S24 Ultra, which features the same main camera as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but a big telephoto change.
Huge Samsung Galaxy S24 leak just revealed new AI features in OneUI 6.1
By Josh Render last updated
A leak of One UI 6.1 has given us an idea of what the Galaxy S24 will be capable of, such as new options for wallpaper, photo editing and battery safety.
The Xbox App Store could be just the competition that Apple and Android need
By Josh Render published
With a Microsoft executive talking up a potential Xbox app, that may be just what it takes to take mobile gaming to the next level on both the iPhone and Android.
Samsung Galaxy S25's chip could be more powerful than the iPhone's — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Rumors about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — the chipset likely to power the Galaxy S25 in 2025 — have begun to surface. And it could feature more powerful specs than the A series chips in Apple's iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak gives us a big hint of what Galaxy S25 will look like
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 may have several design changes lined up, some of which could be very similar to the S25's rumored design.
iOS 17.2 — 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhone
By Josh Render last updated
The iOS 17.2 update should land shortly, and there are some significant changes. Here's a list of some of the more exciting features to be on the lookout for.
Apple and Google confirm governments could be spying on your push notifications — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple has recently confirmed that governments can use push notifications to spy on users, but they have not been able to talk about it until now.
iPhone SE 4 tipped to reuse iPhone 14 battery — what we know
By Josh Render published
Several reports indicate that the iPhone SE 4 could inherit the iPhone 14 battery.
Forget iPhone 16 — Apple’s getting ready for an iPhone with an under-display camera
By Josh Render published
LG Innotek, iPhones Korean developers have started work on an under-screen front camera.